The Team
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Antony DunnMarketing & Communications Manager Antony manages media, marketing and communications for Yorkshire Dance. |
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Wieke EringaCEO & Artistic Director Wieke develops and maintains the overall strategy for Yorkshire Dance, ensures business viability and leads on programming artistic project work. |
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Gail FerrinYouth & Community Dance Director Gail is responsible for progression routes in dance, through classes, workshops, courses and projects, in Leeds and throughout the Yorkshire region. |
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Kate Ferris-NeelyYouth and Community Co-ordinator Kate helps to co-ordinate all community outreach projects at Yorkshire Dance. |
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Hollie Harkness-GowersAdministrative Assistant & Youth and Community Intern Hollie provides general administrative support to Yorkshire Dance and helps ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office and reception. |
Claire HoldenStudio Operations Manager Claire is responsible for the hire, care and running of Yorkshire Dance’s building on Quarry Hill, Leeds. |
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Lauren HoughtonProjects & Programmes Co-ordinator Lauren supports Yorkshire Dance’s artistic and youth community programmes. |
Kirsty RedheadArtist Development and Project Manager Kirsty supports the Artistic Director in co-ordinating the artistic programme, this includes continuing professional development for choreographers and dancers, performances, and artistic projects. |
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Judy RoseFinance Administrator Judy is responsible for the daily banking, financial record keeping, payroll and budget support for Yorkshire Dance. |
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Edwina SimpsonAdministrative Director Edwina has overall responsibility for administration, finance, personnel, building management and policy setting for Yorkshire Dance. |
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Katherine TateAssistant Studio Operations Manager Katherine supports the full-time Studio Operations Manager in running the reception area, liaising with all external hire requests and providing support to all Yorkshire Dance programme enquiries. |
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Paula TaylorYouth & Community Dance Director Paula is responsible for Youth & Community work within Yorkshire Dance, with a particular emphasis on work around the Yorkshire region in partnership with our five Youth Dance Hubs. |












